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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 624 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 624 and 294.28 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 624 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/624 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 624 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 183,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,630.72/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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